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What are elementary particles of mitochondria?

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F1 particles
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Ribosomes
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DNA
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Lysosomes
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The correct option is A F1 particles
Answer is option A i.e. "F1 particles"
F1 particles are also known as oxysomes or elementary particles or F1-F0 particles. These particles are present in matrix side of mitochondrial inner membrane. In mitochondria, F1 particles function in synthesizes ATP from ADP + Pi. F1 particles comprise about 15% of the total inner membrane protein.

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